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Project Manager

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In-Office
Austin, TX, USA
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Austin, TX, USA
Junior
Oversee NETA electrical testing projects from planning through completion, ensuring safety, legal compliance, timely delivery, budget control, and scope adherence. Manage equipment and field service technician resources, identify and mitigate risks, coordinate with customers, operations, and engineering teams, and prepare project reports. The role includes limited technician supervision and requires at least 50% work at project sites, physical labor, PPE use, and occasional after-hours work.
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ABOUT US

At POWERX, we make power work.

We deliver engineering, protection and control, commissioning, NETA field services, and compliance, supporting the full lifecycle of power infrastructure.

With a multinational footprint across the United States and Canada, we bring technical depth and field-proven experience to every project.

POWERX is built on four pillars, with our people as the foundation.

Guided by our values, HEART, our people-first culture shapes how we show up for each other and for our clients because we believe the best work comes from people who feel valued and supported.

That commitment to excellence has been recognized nationally, including Great Place to Work, Fortune Best Workplace in Construction, and Power Best Companies.

In an industry where technology and complexity are ever-changing, we’re ready to help you meet today’s challenges while preparing for tomorrow’s innovations.

Work with a team that’s powered by excellence.

OUR POWERX PERKS 

  • Competitive Pay
  • Incentives for Certifications
  • Referral Bonus Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD, Basic Life/AD&D, and other ancillary products
  • 401k program with a company match
  • Performance Program
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • PTO including Wellness Days and Paid Holidays
  • And much more!

Job Summary:

The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the completion of projects, ensuring they comply with all safety and legal requirements, and are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. This role involves selecting and tracking equipment and employees needed for the project, monitoring progress, and mitigating risks. The Project Manager works closely with operations and engineering teams to ensure projects are executed correctly and prepares comprehensive reports.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • Supervisory responsibilities over Field Service Technicians with limited authority.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Project Oversight

  • Oversee the completion of projects, ensuring they run smoothly and comply with safety and legal requirements.
  • Gain a thorough understanding of the project to monitor budget, progress, and deliverables.

Resource Management

  • Select and track the type of equipment needed on the project.
  • Select and track the employees needed on the project and monitor their conduct.

Risk Management

  • Establish risk factors and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Eliminate any identified risk factors to ensure project success.

Communication and Collaboration

  • Communicate effectively with customers, operations, and project teams.
  • Work closely with operations to ensure the project is performed correctly.
  • Prepare and deliver comprehensive reports in a timely manner.

Additional responsibilities and tasks as required to support the organization's goals and adapt to evolving business needs.

Attributes/Abilities:

  • Must have a satisfactory background/MVR check.
  • Must pass a pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, and/or random drug test.
  • Must work at assigned project sites at least 50% of the time.
  • Strong knowledge of project management methodologies with proficiency in project management software
  • Excellent organization, time management, and problem-solving skills.
  • Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strategic thinking with the ability to align projects with broader organizational goals.
  • Adaptable and able to manage shifting priorities in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Experience and Education:

  • Associate’s degree, trade or technical school certificate/diploma, or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Any project management certificate preferred.
  • 1-3 years of relevant project management experience

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability and willingness to work after hours, as needed.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Must wear appropriate and mandated PPE including arc-flash suit, safety glasses, hard hat, respirator, hearing protection, steel-toed boots, etc.
  • Ability to walk, stand, climb, pull, push, sit, and work in a cramped or confined space.
  • Potential low exposure to various conditions, including dirt, heat, fumes, smoke, water, noise, vibration, grease, oil, and dust.

POWERX is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.


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